COVID-19

UPDATES on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Check this page regularly for ongoing updates on the Coronavirus situation as it relates to Town of Osoyoos facilities, programs, services and events.

The Town of Osoyoos is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely to ensure we continue to respond to emerging issues as they relate to Town facilities, programs, services and events. This includes following the direction of Interior Health, British Columbia Centre for Disease Control or the Government of Canada.
 
While the COVID-19 situation is changing daily around the world, we are mindful that our community is concerned about the potential impact of the further spread of the coronavirus and we are acting accordingly to do what we can to support public safety.

COUNCIL UPDATE

March 24, 2020 @ 4:30pm
The Mayor and Council continue to monitor the issue closely and convened at Town Hall yesterday (March 23) and received an update/briefing from the Osoyoos EOC team.
 
Also that day, the Mayor participated in a conference call with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Public Safety and Solicitor General and Mayors from throughout BC to discuss and reinforce the need for a coordinated Federal, Provincial and Local response to the pandemic. The BC Mayors were requested to follow and support the advice and orders from the Provincial and Federal Health Officers and senior governments. The Mayors were assured that the Province of BC will act with the Federal Government to coordinate all essential services and provide a coordinated response. It was noted that the declared Provincial State of Emergency applies to all areas of the Province and local authorities were requested to give careful consideration to any thought of declaring a local state of emergency within their jurisdictions to avoid conflicting regulations and requirements.

Town Offices CLOSED to the PUBLIC

Below is a list of Town Offices that are currently closed to the public. You may be able to conduct some business in person by appointment only. You can still contact the facilities by phone or email as follows:

At this time Town staff continue to work during regular scheduled office hours to bring services to the community and to perform necessary maintenance. Essential services are being maintained.

CLOSED Facilities

OPEN Facilities

At this time these facilities will remain open but people are to practice social distancing and physical separation. 

Payments

A variety of payment methods are available:

• NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
• Mail
• Drop off payment slot at Town Office (8707 Main Street)
• Telephone/Internet Banking*/Post Dated Cheques
• Bill payment with your local Financial Institution

*If making your payment through Telephone or Internet banking your account number is the folio/roll number located at the top right of your tax notice.  Enter with no spaces and no decimals, i.e. 55600987000.

TOWN COMMUNICATION

NEWS RELEASE EOC COVID-19 Bulletin 3 - Essential Services | Bylaw |  PPE | Small Business | Landfill - March 27, 2020 @ 4:20pm
COVID-19 Financial Supports for Small Businesses - Posted March 27 @ 9:30am
NEWS RELEASE EOC COVID-19 - Essential Goods and Services - Posted March 26 @ 4:23pm
NO Opening Burning permitted in Osoyoos and Surrounding Area - Posted March 26 @ 11:40pm
Mandatory 14 day Isolation - Posted March 25, 2020 @ 5:00pm
Boredom Busters - Posted March 25, 2020 @ 4:15pm
How to Connect with the Town of Osoyoos - Posted March 24, 2020 @ 4:30pm
COVID Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Posted March 24, 2020 @ 4:30pm (Updated March 26, 2020 @ 4:10pm)
NEWS RELEASE EOC COVID Bulletin 2 - EOC Opening - Posted March 23, 2020 @ 5:00pm
NEWS RELEASE EOC COVID Bulletin 1 - Level 1 EOC - Posted March 20, 2020 
POSTPONED 19th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Awards and Luncheon - Posted March 19, 2020
CANCELLED 2020 Mixed Adult Slo-Pitch League Team - Posted March 18, 2020
Additional Offices/Facilities CLOSED to the public are RCMP Office and Operational (Public Works) Services - Posted March 17, 2020
NEWS RELEASE COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information – Posted March 13, 2020

MORE INFORMATION

For more information and updates, including answers to frequently asked questions and translated information, please consult the following resources:
Interior Health Website
First Nations Health Authority
Government of Canada Website
British Columbia Centre for Disease Control Website
Self-Assessment Tool

Still have questions? Visit these sites for trusted information and contact:
HealthLinkBC / 811 if you have symptoms
Call 1-888-COVID19 (268-4319) if you would like more information

On behalf of Town Council and Staff we thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation on this matter.